Reclaiming a Keyboard Into Jewelry

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849091374908578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj841soAJkcaGgVGezz_3N_qobzACfUjibIHPA0rQfVmxfosZFTUqlSwwFwhBxxBEZTQ5GLDCd-XIYoOz8UFfC1h7dbq_B0b_FlhrzANMf4YV9UkVpGmZouJjiyM2ummLzCezpJ0KCu96Ey/s400/DSC_3119.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div align="center">I like to take things apart. I always have. Maybe I like to figure out how things work. Or maybe I just like making new things out of old junk. At any rate, we had an extra computer keyboard hanging around so I decided to take it apart and see what was inside.</div><div align="center"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfey1PKV7kCj2x9K9Ng9LYysDEt3PINbzyjlffk7Nwl-X9Z0xniFJQUqeGSKDhsFa8VpyI3hxSWSg818FaOkeSITQsdeMrGm2X0jKphN6zDZ5B9Grdi3tu1UXQ9fnhq5Q2fx8LW6LmDAj/s1600/computer+keyboard.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849361674610786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfey1PKV7kCj2x9K9Ng9LYysDEt3PINbzyjlffk7Nwl-X9Z0xniFJQUqeGSKDhsFa8VpyI3hxSWSg818FaOkeSITQsdeMrGm2X0jKphN6zDZ5B9Grdi3tu1UXQ9fnhq5Q2fx8LW6LmDAj/s400/computer+keyboard.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dJWwAS5ze3KYKa4WihobBFSCLF9Lt9vMgn27-JcFf-H3FAtwGPdto8C1LT7Phs5dYbXOAwEswMD0k4N35cxfIXA4yM03K2Zll-JRSAnOjtEcImBoSvOZdfu5uRYcij_dO-_u0WLr9tua/s1600/computer+keyboard+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849352608716626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dJWwAS5ze3KYKa4WihobBFSCLF9Lt9vMgn27-JcFf-H3FAtwGPdto8C1LT7Phs5dYbXOAwEswMD0k4N35cxfIXA4yM03K2Zll-JRSAnOjtEcImBoSvOZdfu5uRYcij_dO-_u0WLr9tua/s400/computer+keyboard+3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The obvious things to use are the cute little plastic letter keys. I haven't decided if I'm going to spell things with them, make them into silly rings, or make some sort of funky jewelry out of them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiYwGRrIUj12EVx_ka-Pc-h90b_1g1j_NdDWz0xX-A_fAtnTz6TJjEKwvqsSUhbjh7lRz38Wv-KlACJDzgRh3oHeWEBnpVhRECu0vxmGA7FAMTGx0enqeUq9GHg42tfHh6bLSGI-3DVAR/s1600/keyboard.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849346528207730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiYwGRrIUj12EVx_ka-Pc-h90b_1g1j_NdDWz0xX-A_fAtnTz6TJjEKwvqsSUhbjh7lRz38Wv-KlACJDzgRh3oHeWEBnpVhRECu0vxmGA7FAMTGx0enqeUq9GHg42tfHh6bLSGI-3DVAR/s400/keyboard.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div>I really like this see <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span> plastic piece. I am thinking of doing a painting and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incorporating</span> it somehow.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTVLhWyXccPPOe8gOXhck78w8X1POptSx1-0GgW0AUxjUkgZSOmLyR2Mi5HydoKml01gxB1sbB439dx8tMuWu5e6X-gPBjCVQhQoxCBq8e4cr-dW66D-zs105T-jZ8-G8EU041uJCOyut/s1600/DSC_3130.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849083690075522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTVLhWyXccPPOe8gOXhck78w8X1POptSx1-0GgW0AUxjUkgZSOmLyR2Mi5HydoKml01gxB1sbB439dx8tMuWu5e6X-gPBjCVQhQoxCBq8e4cr-dW66D-zs105T-jZ8-G8EU041uJCOyut/s400/DSC_3130.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> But my favorite part of all was the rubber layer. It's sort of clear and has the buttons sticking up but it is super soft and pliable and reminds me of a silky fabric.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZmOGymbwdrdALj91NBdT78UsMGZuoiAjQAdWKumxQ2d7AbibdGfKn-fNQzpLVpfjVlrV6SC2VIcZWOfHdN7esm8xGR-vkHFsYd5ORzP5ID1nOUj0bo6JJzA2yrde4FDPPv4NJ0XUigwa/s1600/DSC_3127.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849077293084098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZmOGymbwdrdALj91NBdT78UsMGZuoiAjQAdWKumxQ2d7AbibdGfKn-fNQzpLVpfjVlrV6SC2VIcZWOfHdN7esm8xGR-vkHFsYd5ORzP5ID1nOUj0bo6JJzA2yrde4FDPPv4NJ0XUigwa/s400/DSC_3127.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Some sort of wrist thing would look a little more like octopus tentacles.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvIWTsnygEnwgf2GDFadzB0YpP0rGcWH3gAUxyvovvlD7t7selRiGxFP-5xNJ5IQOrDwXh65LCTrV7onvlNElRBre1oNHR9khv86EDwudFpxWRNkIW5KArj9ZUiAkDC9DtIYatlrOdpYC/s1600/DSC_3141.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505849066300562034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvIWTsnygEnwgf2GDFadzB0YpP0rGcWH3gAUxyvovvlD7t7selRiGxFP-5xNJ5IQOrDwXh65LCTrV7onvlNElRBre1oNHR9khv86EDwudFpxWRNkIW5KArj9ZUiAkDC9DtIYatlrOdpYC/s400/DSC_3141.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> But a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">statement</span> necklace may work! I pinned it together and cut up a black suede shirt I've been saving for a project just like this one and used it to line the top. I attached thick metal chain to each side. The only test will be to see if it sews well. I tried to sew a different piece but the sewing machine just ripped the plastic. So some hand sewing is in my near future. If it works than this will be one heck of a conversation piece! </div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Reclaiming a Keyboard Into Jewelry

I like to take things apart. I always have. Maybe I like to figure out how things work. Or maybe I just like making new things out of old ju...

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Friday's Favorites 9/11 Statement Necklaces!

<div align="center"> This week I've decided to feature some awesomely hip statement/bib necklaces!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30586305"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380044112531051042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKysxXq7NSk70AzwdrVGeaKc-rExftKr8NzcDviByUvAaTd-ex5qDd2ZulVkOrJNxfhyphenhyphenzG1wZaNua7cxePmbDW2Bd0cSJc_4FSI5hqx-nCHineXMqv9jmc2L-h9khjYmT3967dzXecTL8/s320/a5.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /> A Night At The Oscars Crystal and Pure Silk Rosette Statement Necklace</a> $209.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30586305">BejewelledBespoke</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380044523156795986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZFoJO5S54Pz9UbsDiXh_unYl6frtVgQgtgzX96S_g7gOShdYEwqFq4kxwRVTRa1K1P6u0iChYpCLzMs8hgo6Hrap67sIEhP21jOC6mmjoHKMknR0iGwbfXlmAr2WmLTUImDjiA97sipc/s320/a6.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 201px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686">Hand Crocheted Boho Chic Statement Necklace</a> $54</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242686">Lilacpop </a>(shameless self promotion going on here)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380043042459980434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZbgITqwve55Sa7FtJA2hPeFik-J51Jp7IczvFnsQkWld-LPDi328XkIp_-6Hgz9gzYV9nwszpnpv-kSRtIsPem-MOztJYdGcoKNMG_raKSKgNXHMJIYDLARX4fpd3YLl6PQgLWCkK1ET/s320/a4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Multi Chain and Pearl Necklace</a> $62</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30435149&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">cheapdatejewelry</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380042436347895794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyUvdSg9JPlr3lkYnQgIpQM-kauezzSRLkF8ddKJQBUQCR8fWaZltAT7rRhafXIB5VML-G61hCULcm6-UD1ZZRmPDL-b3yVxRLaRCs0F2Vb1yxnqFM2tt_92u82iK00mbLdyd60FW1R9G/s320/a3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Autumn Love Statement Necklace</a> $195.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30714595&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">gBoutique</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380041904950600050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFyjPV4b5lLsn-xOhcFLxoksBR0BlpoVKpRFtpq9JXcYp0lNg2FpyWE1oSz0LZPg2j_JD_ogbR9YWjvQm8tDwpEQ6ztym_veviIjV7YYCkS1MmyDEaXY0kC3d4_N28aViUp7QUxFoif28/s320/a2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Avant- Garde Splendor ((Statement BIB Necklace))</a> $115.00</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30405278&ref=sr_list_12&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">florabond</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380041562018973650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zYzUBpaWyixcwYxKMeQmspA6rbFjGy4lUmngyhDX6ehvilmZSQHxis6p56SkYs3rICGP_FabejigwnnzNtjKc53EGG8OasUeY-ISAyP7MXj-Fev1_qiU393yDZKGseE-pWwfTmKIsKO8/s320/a1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Sunny Skies Ahead Necklace</a> $72.50</div><div align="center">from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30726538&ref=sr_list_4&&ga_search_query=statement+necklace&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">soradesigns</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div>

Friday's Favorites 9/11 Statement Necklaces!

This week I've decided to feature some awesomely hip statement/bib necklaces! A Night At The Oscars Crystal and Pure Silk Rosette Stat...

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